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Hi and welcome! I’m Shama, and this is my little website. I travel ,write, and I take pictures of various places and property. As for who am I – I am a Property Reviewer, Photographer and a Blogger(for the money)

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If you are unfamiliar with Instagram Cafes then let me try to explain. people this days are obsessed with Food Photography ( like how can someone wait and take pictures of their food on the table and post it over Instagram. I just forget everything after i see my food). But along with that some people prefer to eat in a well lighted, over a wooden table, along with a glass window ( whatever) so having a good ambience also matter. This article is about that type of Places aka Instagrammable Cafes.

Now with the title you have pretty much got the Idea, what this long lengthy article will be so before you jump around Stick and waste another 5 minutes of your life on this page. Kidding OMG you guys are the best. Now how can you think that i will trash talk you. Thank you so much for reading this

Nowadays, the cafes and restaurants not just have to present a finely decorated mouth watering cuisines in front of the Customers, but they also spend fortune on ambience

right. now you know what i am talking about. Clearly being a restaurant owner is not easy peasy. It requires a lot of effort,time and money.

So, do u wanna see how some of the best restaurants near Delhi, India had incorporated this pointer in real life situation. Then keep your eyes peeled.

2. Civil House

3. The Tea Room - Blossom Kochhar

Stop, don't just leave by seeing the pictures. I know right this place is amazing. Tea House is situated in Hauz Khas, New Delhi,Area. Yes the Party Hub of Delhi. So i had the best Spaghetti and Apple Pie all that in 500 INR. crazy right yes it is. Ah.. with all the books and Tea to accompany you just don't want to leave this place.

Delhi – A city of Dreamers. I said that because i think i found my first love here. These are unique things that i found in Delhi. This article is not your average – Things to see and Do in Delhi. But this things you will not found anywhere else but here with me – Travel with Shama

a) Sunder Nursery

b) Chandni Chowk

Now you will say, of course if i am in Delhi then i will go and see Chandni Chowk that is a must what is unique there. Then i will show the uniqueness of this place.

The reason i was telling you that this place is unique cause of these bad boys. Made exclusively at Babu Ram Paranthe wale. You have to experience these if you are in Delhi.

c) Kuremal MohanLal Kulfi wala

Behold reader this is not just your average Kulfiwala. This Guy is actually a Genius. I swear by the name of God ( who ever that may be) This guy has turned my favourite Fruits into Kulfi and crushing the game of Ice-Creams. It is a Old Shop hand sown by generations and i am just surprised by the varieties and the excellence and that too cheap ( approx 60 INR)

( he have like 50 varieties of bad boys like this )

d) Feroz Shah Kotla

Love Haunting and Eerie places like me no need to move, Delhi has something for you as my friend.

e) Lal Gumbad

This place is beautiful, but poorly maintained located in the Lal Gumbad Basti Sadhna Enclave, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi, And had a little mention in the internet. But too good not to mention in this article after all we are looking at hidden gems.

f) Indian Mountaineering Club.

This place is amazingly not famous among people. I really don’t know the answer why ?. The place is everything a adventure loving can ask. Both the mind and body should be in perfect shape. You require dedication and strength to win this place.

g) Sanjay Van

Now. when i tell garden in Delhi then everyone of you will think of either – Garden of 5 senses or Lodhi Garden. Then i could say

I have discovered this beautiful,Beautiful so underrated garden that you will forget about Lodhi and 5 senses. Seriously and that too it is absolutely free ( 5 senses have tickets ). And that is perfect for a 1 hr hike. Behold reader i give you Sanjay Van

h) Lodhi Colony Street Art

If only my vocabulary was so rich that i could describe this place. 25+ artist came from all over the world to unite and Celebrate ART and the result is worth mentioning among the gems of Delhi. The thing about ART is that it knows no boundaries, No Countries, No Race, No Religion. It never judges you and more importantly you don’t need to understand it just feel it. Now i have mention only 7, but there are countless of them in these area. So keep your eyes open.

So, I am your typical Indian Style Foodie that loves her Burger wale bhaiya in the end of the alley and with physics defying logic I can gulp down my Maha Burger at one Go without dropping anything. You can win me over by food. Yes literally as some great figure ones said (Garfield The Cat – aka my role model). – “Love me feed Me and never leave me” This is what I live for Period. My Salary is divided into – Rent and My food. I already have plans for where to eat next ( No future plans though).
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But when it comes to desserts, Even the experts can fall beneath and crumble down like a piece of Sandcastle. As I am talking about Dessert we all weak. And there is no such thing as “Too much Sweet or people who do not like sweet”. Some of us are thinking about it all day. Some of us have an unusual craving of Gulab Jamun or a Cheesecake at the middle of a night. we need to have a piece of sweet after we our meal. (I eat six times a day), but hey I also Practice yoga and running with a healthy diet.
But Forget healthy today, I am going to talk dirty with you today.
Today I am going to talk about the biggest, the baddest, heaven on Earth, the “DESSERTS”
We all have a place near our home or a café where we go on a Special Occasion to treat our self when we are happy or sad (mostly when I am stressed) and my guilty pleasure is DESSERTS. Yes,this thing is must for me. I am 100% sure that for me there is no such thing as enough sweets. But there is limit to my pocket and I need to pay rent to my landlord as well.

So, I broke down my favorite places in Delhi – NCR to go when you are craving for a sweet that tickle your every bone of the body and most importantly it will not burn a hole in your pocket.

So Here they are –

1. Defence bakery

Defence bakery is situated in the Defence Colony of Lajpat nagar in Delhi. And has been there for more than 50 years and offers us a great variety of baked products in a middle man pockets range. They have everything – Cakes, Cookies, Muffins, Pastries, breads, Buns and gods know what they have in their kitchen, but I am sure it must be of top notch taste. But I am telling you, they have an Atom Bomb in their kitchen as well (Not really). It a bomb of taste. And they have acquired the first position in my list because of their Chocolate Muffin Cupcake or you can say their muffin cupcake. It comes in Vanilla and Chocolate flavour. Now you can say that this bakery never have a rest time, it is always filled with people looking for their favourite desserts and god forbid if any occasion pops up then good luck finding your treats, cause as soon as they come they finish off. They are also into social activities like engaging young buds into art. They have also initiated a no plastic policy in their bakery which is admirable. The interior of the bakery is very bright and spacious. They do not have a sitting. But they have a big heart and bakery. I am a loyal customer of this bakery for almost 1 year now and it has everything I wanted in one place and that too in a nominal price. I mean it is very tough to get muffins right and do it with a ease every time.

2. Artful baker

Now, lets talk about Something Special. And the name, Artful baker pops up. The Artful Baker offers the best of artisan breads & patisserie, combining authentic techniques with quality ingredients. Artful Bakery is in Khan Market that serves the most delicious croissant and I can swear on it. I mean I even brought a second one to take home and i loved it and you will love it too( otherwise are you even human) The cafe is cute and filled with delicious cookies, cakes, and innovative desserts. It is located in a busy street but trust me on this the croissant is something out of extraordinary. They also serves some of the classic cheesecake items like blueberry cheesecake which was also good. They also have a small sitting inside their cafe. Otherwise very warm and cosy atmosphere with the smell of cinnamon in the air all the time. They have a motto – Life is short eat the dessert first which i agree ( My year book quote is stolen from this cafe only). My surprise was that are into innovative desserts in spite having great traditional desserts, they venture into new type of dessert making to entertain people like me that always look for something new.

3. Soda Bottle Opener wala

I am taking about desserts here right, so why this restaurant cause they serve the best mawa cake you could ever taste in your life here and that too in a price you won’t imagine, the cake was so delicious that i was hoping that it could never end. It is a Irani Cafe. Thus you can imagine there slogan which is – “ Buttons will Pop. Are you ready ?” They serve Bombay and Irani delicacies. They have main course, side dishes, Combos, Cafe Special, Bar Snacks The restaurant also was so cute, everything was so like a 80’s shop. And it has also a wine bar ( Yes !) so that you can enjoy your favourite desserts with some wine also. They also serve full course meal which has the famous Blueberry Biryani and much more. But that is another story lets come to Mawa Cake which is so On a different level. You will definitely love it. And don’t be fooled by the simple appearance of this bad boy. As soon as you take a bit you will forgot about anything else that is happening outside. The Mawa Cake is traditional Irani dish that has been passed on from generation to generations and Soda Bottle Opener wala team has been effectively presenting to the world for people like us that find desserts should not be only eating at the end of a meal but also before the meal and in between also.

4. Angels In my kitchen

What can I say the name is just enough. They literally have a angel in their kitchen for the cooking. One word for this place – “exquisite”. Beautiful sitting, variety of cookies and my favourite Red velvet cheesecake – I mean what a Cheesecake, truth to be told my previous experience with cheesecake was pretty bad ( I didn’t liked it) so, per say i was a bit sceptical to go for this option. But it was totally worth it. The rich exquisite taste of the cake, the 5 layers of cheese and the delicious red velvet. They also have rainbow cake to show off but i will say this on my life that this red velvet cheesecake is worth a damn. The cake was made with love and all the mystical ingredient that will you thanks heaven for this delicacy. Angels have their branch in both Noida as well as Delhi, so no excuse as well as they deliver too.

5. Elma’s Bar, Kitchen and bakery

Now, this place is Situated in Huazkhas - A place which is known for its Night parties. Now the first thing that came into my mind was i have been to Hauz khas like 20 times, Never saw this place or nor might have heard about it, so where is this place. Turns out this is the most Place I HAVE EVER SET FOOT ON. This is a roof top bar, cafe, Restaurant that will completely blow your mind with their food and unique desserts. The minute I entered into the place, it was about good vibes and good food. The ambience was so cute and warm, that I didn’t want to leave. They have a small sitting in the front filled with round tables and antique furniture and flowers with some books, where i enjoyed my lavender tea. And after half an hour I entered in the actual cafe, which was more impressive, the antique décor complimented with fine art and a gigantic clock ( yes the big clock that you see in horror movies no no it’s not creepy but beautiful) and a beautiful White Piano. I was sitting near the piano. There was a carom board also hanging in the wall. But hey let’s not get distracted i was here to taste the unique “ Carrot Cake” which was at first i was bit sceptical but it was as good as the place, the texture of cake and the cheese perfectly balanced as well as the nuts, raisins and walnuts perfectly baked and what can i see presentation wise also i will give 5 star. The cake tasted very good. Not too much sweet equally balanced and to top it all that the service was also good and the owners also was very well spoken.

So, what do think of this and are you going to try this out these places. If so then please do tell me in the comment section what was your experience. And Hey.. suggestion are always welcome ( this article is solely on my experience)

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I am a Travel & Food Blogger, Property Reviewer and Content creator. A you-tuber and a Spoiled Daughter. I love travelling Solo (which my Mom hates) and eating desserts and Spicy food, Watching Horror Movies and Series (Netflix). Music is my passion (I can't sing nor play any instrument). I love writing stories also (My experiences). I want my viewers, my friends to explore unseen places and do activities that a traveler would do within a budget (of course). I also want people to understand that travelling is not an waste of time and money, its an investment you do in yourself. I like Open minded people that are ready to absorb new knowledge any time anywhere. I also love reading new books that really teaches you something. I am also fond of Gardening. Love the anything that smells like "Rose". Huge Fan of of Nicole Tesla and Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking and Neil D. Tyson and David Attenborough and Keanu Reeves . Loves Ocean and Scuba Diving . Huge Huge Fan of Space Exploration. Travel Xp, Discovery Channel, Nat Geo and NDTV good times are what i watch if i am not travelling.

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About Me

Hi and welcome! I’m Shama, and this is my little website. I travel ,write, and I take pictures of various places and property. As for who am I – I am a Property Reviewer, Photographer and a Blogger(for the money)